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About This Guide
This guide helps you set up, install, and operate the 8505XL tape drive. The
8505XL uses 8-mm format tapes and installs in most of the existing Silicon
Graphics© systems and data storage units that support single-ended,
front-loading drives (FLDs).
Note: For a list of products that currently support the 8505XL tape drive, see
“Products that Support the 8505XL” on page 1.
This document is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 “Installation” describes how to install the drive and test the
installation.
Chapter 2 “Operating the Tape Drive” shows how to read the drive
LEDs, select tape cartridges, and load or unload tapes.
Chapter 3 “Preventive Maintenance” describes how and when to
clean the tape drive.
Chapter 4 “Troubleshooting” provides suggestions on solving tape
drive problems.
Appendix A “Tape Drive Specifications” lists the physical,
environmental, electrical, and performance specifications
for the 8505XL.